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INDEX Show bounced back ...... p34 Continuity has been key to Titan’s a sweetie! ...... p35 Show timetable ...... p36 continued growth of show Showground map ...... p37 I AM extremely proud and hon- chairmen, both of the society and of Gardens are a picture ...... p38/75 oured to be president of Moreton the committees. Show Society. I was first elected as As president,I would like to invite Tough in dairy sector ...... p76 a member of the executive com- you to come to the 2007 show to mittee, now called council, more see for yourselves the wonderful Judges’ tough time ...... p77 than 40 years ago. event we organise. For the shopa- I was then one of the ‘younger ele- holics there will be hundreds of Lovely attractions ...... p78 ment’ whose brief was to introduce trade stands selling as diverse items family attractions into the event with as clothing, tractors and cars. There will be a fabulous food tent offering Town in limelight ...... p79 a view to encouraging a larger attendance. No money was allocat- the best of British produce. Continuous entertainment and Tribute to The Duke ...... p80 ed to cover the cost and everything was pretty low key; a raffle had to competitions throughout the day be organised so that there was no will keep all the family entertained. burden on the funds. The best of horses will be compet- TICKETS & TIMES Indeed, the show society had no ing for honours which are much funds available and in 1971 the bal- prized throughout the country. ■ The show will be open to the ance in the bank stood at £1.72. In For those not in farming, there is a public from 7.30am to 6pm 1970 gate receipts were £815, with companion dog show and terrier 315 livestock and 482 horses racing, open to your family pet. ■ Admission at the gate costs £12 for entered. Last year, it was a really There are 115 classes in the Home adults, £5 for children. Car parking is wet day, gate receipts were over 34aug07079 and Garden section, which include £3 or free if four paying people are in £77,000 with 1,004 livestock and baking, preserves, art and photogra- the car. An advance-only family tick- 1,074 horses entered. phy and a separate children’s sec- et is £22 for two adults, two children It is almost impossible to believe tion. The scarecrow competition is and car parking. Advance tickets are that when you look at the show as by Kennedy Taylor,President of the great fun. £9 for adults, £3 for children, £2.50 it is now that the whole event in Moreton-in-Marsh Show All this is not without effort. We for the car park 1971 was contained in one field. have wonderful volunteers who This included the car parks for visi- den for a month prior to the show, A great factor in the slow and suc- steward and work before, on and ■ For more details and to buy online, tors, livestock and horse boxes and the society became aware that it cessful expansion is that during my after show day and, of course, our visit www.moretonshow.co.uk or call trailers. In recent years, over 100 was necessary to have more suit- time there have been three secre- secretary Tim Gardner and his staff. the ticket line on 08700 115007. acres are used. able offices. taries, one of whom did not serve Our sponsors enable the show to Other enquiries: 08708 777409 What has happened? Over the Thanks to the accumulation of for a very long period. This has happen and we are greatly indebted years the expansion has been care- funds, permanent premises were helped in keeping the expansion to them. many of them have been ■ For wheelchair enquiries, call fully planned and monitored. For purchased in 1989. This not only planned and controlled, as has the helping us for many years and we Eventmobility on 01386 725391 years all the administration was car- allowed expansion and modernisa- continuity given by the two long- are so grateful to them for their loy- ried out in the then secretary Babs tion with the introduction of com- serving secretaries, Babs Attwood alty.Visit us and I know you will Words:Gerry Barnett &Anita Deshmukh. Attwood’s house. When it became puters, but provided a meeting and Tim Gardner. We have been enjoy it. Pictures:Linda Butler & Paul Jackson necessary to erect a tent in the gar- room too. fortunate, too, in our selection of KENNEDY TAYLOR

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0152701527 853622853622  Judging Friesians were members of Young Farmers’ Clubs from Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold,Inkberrow,Bibury,Cheltenham,Gloucester,Tewkesbury,Ship- ston-on-Stour,Newent and Burford School. 31aug07004a. Strength in depth as show bounced back TRAWLING through the Journal It was, in fact, a show that had though the hunter classes were archives,Gerry Barnett discov- something for everyone. about the same as the previous ered that Moreton Show in 1957 Even the animals had a good year. A big disappointment was was the then biggest ever, with time. A large sow got loose and that no heavy horse classes could cattle, sheep and pigs back to full went for a stroll round the trade be held, owing to a shortage of strength. stands, where she was caught entries. The show, said the Journal , nibbling a box of geraniums, and However, in compensation the probably had more appeal than when the North Cotswold number of entries in the produce any previous events after the pre- Hounds paraded in the main ring, section had risen from 470 to a vious year’s hiatus due to foot- they were joined by a diminutive record of 650. and-mouth disease. terrier, who refused to be ignored The weather during the day was Some splendid hunters were or shaken off. almost as varied as the show shown and put through their Statistically speaking, the show itself. Heavy showers alternated NOW FROM £9,995. paces in the main ring. was also very satisfactory. Mr D H with periods of hot sunshine and There was also a superb exhibi- Pearman, the show secretary, a cold wind frequently blew tion of flowers, vegetables and said number of entries in the cat- across the field. AWD AS STANDARD. handicrafts, a display by a team tle, sheep and pig classes was The day’s programme was car- of trick motorcyclists and a musi- higher than ever. ried through without a hitch and cal parade by the band of the Many entries had been received all the events had been concluded PRICES THAT AREN’T. Gloucestershire Regiment. for the children’s pony classes, by 5.30pm. THE SUBARU DEMONSTRATOR SALE IS NOW ON. ALL CARS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD AND UNDER 6,000 MILES. ALL CARS COME WITH SUBARU’S 3 YEAR / 60,000 MILE WARRANTY COME AND SEE US AT THE SHOW CROSS ROADS Tredington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 4NN Freephone 0800 6522544 www.crsubaru.co.uk [email protected]  First in its class and reserve female champion was the Friesian cow Moyfield Col- Subaru 2007range fuel consumption in mpg (L/100km):Urban from 14.4 (19.6) to 23.7 (11.9). Extra Urban from 29.7 (9.5)to44.1(6.4).Combined from 23.0 (12.3) to lona , belonging to Messrs TJBomford and Son, of Littleton. 31aug07004. * 35.8 (7.9). CO2 emissions 184to291.While stocks last. Price quoted for the Impreza 1.5R.All vehicles covered by the balance of a3year/60,0 00 mile (whichever is sooner) warranty.Onthe road prices correct at time of going to press. more than one person. “Like it rings, this is potentially very Smoking ban or not, it is the law,” said society dangerous to the exhibits and THE smoking ban in enclosed secretary Tim Gardner. their handlers. work places, which came into effect on July 1, will be enforced Dogs welcome Life after racing at the show.It means that every DOGS are welcome at the show NEW this year in the strong tradestand with a roof and more on short fixed leads, whether or racing area are two classes for than 50 per cent walls must not competing in the companion re-trained racehorses, one local prevent smoking within the dog show or terrier racing. But and one open. Named as a enclosed space. It will also be organisers are asking visitors memorial to the former illegal in the members’, food, not to leave dogs in hot cars, not champion National Hunt trainer home and garden, crafts and to take them in food or livestock David Nicholson, the classes secretary’s tents, as well as areas, the food marquee and show that there is life after stewards’ offices and other members’ lunch area. Dogs racing for those that did not smaller spaces. It will also be should not be taken into horse come up to expectations on the illegal in work vehicles used by or livestock rings or collecting track. www.eveshamjournal.co.uk THE JOURNAL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 33 ARABLE F ARMERS Are you paying too much for your sprays, seed and fertiliser? THE AGREVISE BUYING GROUP An expanding is already helping farmers throughout the Midlands to reduce their costs, and network of over it could help you too! Find out how the services of a 70 offices, local, professional buying group can improve the profitability of your crops by national and contacting: Nick Forman (Stratford) 01789 778883 Mike Still (Northampton) 01604 706300 international. Richard Green (Warwick) 01926 855556 Hamptons International 27 High Street Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7DP Te l: 01386 852205 Fax: 01386 858967 www.hamptons.co.uk

 Morris dancers from Illmington will be among those taking part in the world record attempt. 23jun07002d. Titan’s a sweetie — come and see! TITAN the Robot returns to the MORETON IN Moreton Show, now a famous fig- MARSH ★ ure thanks to his appearance in TV COUNTRY car advertisements. MARKET Titan is among a packed line-up of Thursdays 9.30-11.30 entertainment at the show, which WI Hall, New Road. includes a world record attempt for the Home cooking,fresh most people taking part in a Morris vegetables, plants, dance. eggs and craft Moreton Show secretary Tim Gardner joined forces with local group the Ilmington Morris Men to organise the bid. Tim said: “It’s not unusual to have around 300 taking part in Morris dancing festivals but we want to set the bar really high for this first record attempt for the largest number of dancers for one ● Titan the dance. Robot “We want to set a record that’s really hard to promises to break so we’ve been inviting Morris dancing clubs be a big from all around the Midlands and further afield to draw once come along.” again at Sides from Shropshire,Northamptonshire,Wilt- the shire and Birmingham have confirmed they will Moreton be attending, as well as several closer to home in Show. Gloucester. Tim added: “Morris dancing is a local tradition with origins in the nearby Cotswold villages of Bledington and Ilmington. The original six-hole pipe, which was played by a musician from Bled- ington, can be seen and possibly heard during the record attempt. “The object of the bid is to promote interest in Morris dancing in all age groups and help to keep this important part of the Cotswold heritage alive.” The record attempt, sponsored by Cala Homes, is planned for 1pm. Groups will also be dancing in various areas around the show site before and after the event. Also providing some great entertainment on the day will be the Rockin’ Horse Stunt Show, per- forming some breathtaking acrobatics on horse- back. 34 THE JOURNAL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 www.eveshamjournal.co.uk

GRAND ARENA  Louise Sparrow with a pair of SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Poland Chamois Frizzle chickens in the poultry tent at last year’s show. 7am: Work or floral art classes 8am: Classes 4-6, ridden hunters SEP06008l. weight classes then ridden hunter 8.45am: Receipt of exhibits ends championship 23, large hacksthen hack championships 10.30am: Class 52,Thelwell ponies 9am: Judging commences 1.45pm: Class 38, M&M leading rein 11am: Class 3, ladies’ ridden hunter Noon: Marquee opens pony; Class 39, M&M first ridden pony 11.30am: Classes 30-31, David then M&M mini championships 3pm-4.45pm: Payout of prize money Nicholson Memorial Racehorse Championship JUMPING RING - 4.45pm: Marquee closes PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE 5.15pm: Prize-giving 12.15pm: Hayman-Joyce team relay AND PROGRAMME 1pm: Morris dance world record 5.30pm: Removal of exhibits attempt 9.30am: Class 56, newcomers/1.10m open (single phase); Class 57, FOOD RETAIL MARQUEE 1.40pm: Parade of hounds foxhunter/1.20m open A7 9.30am: Marquee opens (closes at 2pm: Rockin’ horse stunt show 1pm: Class 58,Lybrook Farm 1.30m 5.30pm) open A7; Class 59:Broadway Tower 2.40pm: Parade of Beagles two-fence challenge; Class 60, ATTRACTIONS unaffiliated jumping 3pm: Cattle parade and young leaders 9.30am: Dog show entries taken at presentation followed by presentation BATSFORD RING dog tent of long service awards. 8am: Class 49, M&M working hunter 10am: Pedigree dog classes 3.45pm: Classes 37A & B, Private pony 12.00hh; Class 50, M&M working commence in dog ring driving hunter pony 12.00 - 12.2hh; Class 51, M&M working hunter pony 13.2hh 11.10am: Top Lodge dancing dogs 4.15pm: Rockin’ horse stunt show then M&M working hunter pony championships. 11.40am: Young farmers’ display 5pm: Mountain and Moorland pony championship DORN RING 1pm: Dismantle course 12.10pm: Terrier racing 5.30pm: Parade of vintage military 1.15pm: Class 1, four-year-old ridden 1.20pm: Jez Avery’s stunt show vehicles 8am: Class 27, small riding horse; hunter; Class 2, novice ridden hunter 2pm: Non pedigree dog classes Class 28, large riding horse, then then four-year-old and novice recommence in dog ring 6pm: End or programme riding horse championships; Class 24, championship lightweight cobs; Class 25, 3pm: Class 8, lightweight amateur 2pm: Terrier racing REDESDALE RING heavyweight cobs, then Cob hunter; Class 9, heavyweight amateur championships hunterthen amateur hunter 3.10pm: Vintage tractor parade 8am: Class 20, open side saddle equi- championships; Class 15, local ridden tation,then Class 21,Side saddle Noon: Class 40, ridden Welsh A& B hunter 3.40pm: Top Lodge dancing dogs riding club horse or pony ponies; Class 41, ridden Dartmoor, Exmoor &Shetland ponies; Class 42, 4.10pm: Jez Avery’s stunt show 9.45am: Course walk ridden New Forest and Connemara HOME AND GARDEN ponies; Class 43, ridden Fell, Dale & 17.30pm: Terrier racing 10am: Class 7, small ridden hunters Highland ponies; Class 44, ridden FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Note: Entries for terrier racing on the Welsh C ponies; Class 45, ridden day only at attractions control tent 11.30am: Class 26, working cobs Welsh D poniesthen ridden mountain 4pm: Marquee open for exhibits from 10.30am and moorland pony championship 12.45pm:Course walk 5.45pm: Viewing of imposed floral Also: Thelwell pony competition, DULVERTON RING display class components grand arena; crafts, poultry exhibition 1pm: Classes 18-19, open working (subject to DEFRA approval); falconry hunters, then working hunter 8am: Class 30, local retrained 6pm-7pm: Arrangement of imposed display; Taro the Jester; Norfolk championshipsand course walk; racehorse; Class 31, open retrained class Mountain Rescue ATeam; Professor Classes 16-17, novice and amateur racehorse Crump; Vic Ellis; Chipping Campden working hunters and novice/amateur 10.30pm: Work on floral art classes School Band; military vehicles; Titan working hunter championship 11.45am: Class 22, small hacks; Class finishes till 7am. the Robot.

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Slope full of nettles turned into this award-winning garden in 30 years WILLIAM Wilkinson has been there are still a host of features ioned shrub roses and a han- working on his garden at from the homely to the exotic derkerchief tree – there is one at Todenham for the past 30 years that give it a real wow factor. Batsford Arboretum. – and still has new ideas and While the north-facing front of Mr Wilkinson spends around additions for his 1.5 acres. the house is brightened with two days a week in his garden, But what he has already variegated creepers and tall but only when the weather is designed and put in place has Japanese anemones, the south- good as he admits he’s a bit of won him first prize in this year’s facing rear terrace is a haven of a fair weather gardener. He also  Joan and Michael Hicks in their Broadway amateur garden class at the colour and smells, with lemon picks up plants on his travels. garden. 34aug07078b. Moreton Show. trees in pots, vines of green “When I’m on holiday, I always BROADWAY is renowned for more natural, while the other “I’ve built the whole garden grapes, purple sage and purple pop into local garden centres its picture postcard looks and is ornamental. from scratch; it was just a slop- and white agapanthus. and nurseries to see if they have the same could be said The garden is at the bottom ing site full of nettles when I There is a huge lawn with cro- anything interesting,” he says. Michael and Joan Hicks’ gar- of a slope and looks out over arrived,” recalls Mr Wilkinson. quet hoops, elegant balustrades His favourite garden features den in the village. the Cotswold Hills. “I’m not a gardener who plans and borders in white and include an eucriphia ornamental The couple’s delightful design The couple are both keen everything either – it’s just cream. Eye-catching features tree with white flowers, an – worked out by Joan and gardeners and have their own evolved over the years. My first this year include white hibiscus Indian bean tree, whose white worked on by Michael – won vegetable garden and green- job was clearing the site and with double blooms and blossom turns into long black them third place in the ama- house. building retaining walls for the hydrangeas with dinner plate- pods after flowering, and a teur garden class. Michael said: “We’ve been lawn and terrace. size blossoms. katrura tree, whose leaves smell Running to around a third of here for 31 years. Although “It’s still an ongoing thing. I But there is also a homely of burnt sugar in the autumn. an acre, it has a small stream the garden was nicely laid out wasn’t going to enter the show touch with a vegetable garden “I retired a few years ago but running through it as a perma- when we arrived, we’ve put a because it’s not finished but a and orchard full of apples, there’s no rest,” says Mr Wilkin- nent water feature. lot of work into it and really friend persuaded me to have a damsons, pear and a medlar. son. “After visiting a local gar- On one side, the planting is enjoy it.” go.” Mr Wilkinson likes to cook. den centre to buy some trees I While he plans to add another Recent additions have included ended up with a part-time job Couple’s added touches paved area plus a greenhouse, a rose garden with old-fash- there!” turn the heads of judges PETER and Beryl Hayes only added emphasis with carefully  William Wilkinson with the impressive displays of agapanthus in his back garden. 34aug07075e. moved to Moreton from Lon- planted hostas, and gravelled don around two years ago areas instead of lawns. and had never entered a gar- A water feature adds a sooth- Beautiful garden is home to some very happy bunnies den competition before. ing touch and a sculpture It has not taken them long to helps to give the whole garden MORETON Show president had been grazed by horses. put their own character into an Italian-style feel. Kennedy Taylor is not a happy We had to get a tractor in and the pre-landscaped garden of There is no lawn but con- bunny – in fact he is very plough it.” their home on the Blenheim trasting ornamental grasses unhappy with bunnies. Muriel said the garden had Farm Estate – which has won add colour to the feature grav- They have plagued the veg- previously been large and fourth place in the amateur el areas. etable patch and borders of his square. garden class. Beryl has also added pots of garden in Aldsworth for much “I designed it so the eye goes Keen gardener Beryl got to her favourite fuchsias. of the year but he has still right down to the end and work with climbing plants “I love gardening,” said Beryl. come in second in this year’s added lots of curves,” she such as clematis, honeysuckle “When we lived in London we amateur garden class in the said. “We’ve planted a variety and photinia red robin to only had a tiny garden but show. of trees, including birch, acacia cover the garden walls. there was a nice communal “We entered several years and a mallow. The couple have also added area to move around in. We ago and won,” says Kennedy, “This year, the hydrangeas trees in pots, such as a maple, liked the size of this garden who gives the credit for the and formias have been very which turns three different and there is thankfully no garden’s design to wife Muriel. good but the rabbits have colours during the season, lawn to mow. “We are complete novices but eaten all the bedding plants as and a miniature pine with soft, “It has been so wet this year. Muriel has an eye for this sort well as attacking Kennedy’s bright green branches, which We suffered in the flooding of thing. We thought we’d try vegetable garden.” they bought from Moreton and the insects have been ter- again this year. Muriel’s design flair has Show last year. rible, even eating the leaves “When we arrived here 15 turned the former orchard into Their courtyard-style garden on the bay tree which are  William Wilkinson with his Argrianthums in his front garden. years ago, the garden had just a typical Cotswold country also has raised beds, given quite tough.” 34aug07075a.  The argrianthums in William Wilkinson’s front garden. 34aug07075c.  Kennedy and Muriel Taylor in their garden. 34aug07079c. one apple tree and the ground garden.

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Show talk Falling prices, rising costs:It’s a TALK among livestock farmers visiting the show is likely to be about rising feed prices, but they could be handed a lifeline by the growth in the domestic familiar story for dairy farmers biolfuels industry. Much has been made of rising animal feed costs, THE name of Robin Dale, a regular partly driven by demand winner in the milking herd competi- from the emerging indus- tions organised by the Moreton Show try, but co-producrs from Society, will no longer be found among that same industry could the results. be used as animal feed. Mr Dale, of Manor Farm,Bourton-on- Whether or not these the-Hill, has been forced out of milk benefits are actually seen production by rising costs of inputs and depends on one key factor reduced prices for his milk. - the price charged for the “My production costs were 21p a litre product. when the average milk price was 17p a A study by ADAS looked litre,” Mr Dale said. “As you know, if at both biodiesel and you cut your hand, the quicker you stop the bleeding the better.” bioethanol and report Mr Dale sold his herd of 220 cows, author Dr Bruce Cottrill which he ran on a system adopted over said: “It is estimated y upwards of 36 years. 2010 there will be an addi- “I was extremely lean and mean but tional 150,000 tonnes of still could’t make ends meet,” he said. rape and seed meal and Over the past ten years, the two big 10,000 tonnes of glycerol killers on the input front have been elec- from UK crushed oil seed tricity and water, while milk prices have rape.” been going in the opposite direction, he He explained: “Based on said. current estimates of pro- “Some of the top people think this may duction, it seems likely the change because of the worldwide livestock industry could demand for food but I think it is going absorb all the addition to be a very slow process,” said Mr production which would Dale. “I look back and wonder if there replace imported feed.” was anything different I could have done, but with overhead costs, milk prices and 50 per cent more restraints View pigs put in the way, my position became impossible.” FARMERS Simon and Mr Dale is not going out of farming. He Sarah Righton of Old is on the higher level scheme for con- Farm, who give up their servation on his arable and grass farm field for the show every and as part of it is required to hold edu- year, have come up with a cation walks and talks for any age visionary way of beating groups. this year’s livestock ban. “I’ve already taken a lot of people They have bought a round and it is very interesting for them As a champion hedgelayer and now a Dulverton’s head forester, and is now Gloucestershire Root Fruit and Grain widescreen TV to play a and for me,” he said. “Each group of competition judge,Mr Dale is also going chairman of the National hedge Laying Society. DVD of their Gloucester- people likes to hear about different back to teaching an old country skill Society.  Robin Dale at Manor Farm. shire Old Spot pigs so visi- things.” which he learned from Ken Hope,Lord He is also past chairman of the 34aug07073a. tors can see farm life. James J & D Construction Complete Property Maintenance Flood Damage Specialist FREE quotations Full Garden &Lawn Mowing Service Available Ring John in Evesham

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Results Judges faced the toughest of Best flock of sheep: 1 Capt. W L Hannay (Ros Allen),Springhill,Moreton, 2 SLKeswick (D Gauld/G Taylor),Rockcliffe Estate,Upper Slaughter, 3 T J Baldwyn &Son,Lower Clopton Farm,Upper Quinton. jobs in deciding on a winner Commercial rams: 1 T J Baldwyn &Son, 2 Capt. W L Hannay, 3,SLKeswick. THE champion farm competition Pedigree flock of sheep: 1 RH&MEOughton & organised by Moreton Show Sons,Lower Rye Farm,Moreton, 2 T J Baldwyn & Society gave judges a very diffi- Son, 3 Mrs PCQuinn,Lower Harford Farm, Naun- cult task because of the diver- ton. gence of activities on the five Dairy Herds: The DHPearman Memorial Trophy: 1 farms involved in the final. HOughton &Son,Rectory Farm,Lower Swell, 2 Judging took hours and was Applevale Limited,Bretforton House Farm,Bretfor- carried out by Nick Moseley and ton, 3 RH&MEOughton &Sons. Richard Bishop, of South Berk- The Quality Milk Award: District Milk Recording shire Agricultural Society. Society Butterdish Trophy: 1 HOughton &Son, 2 R After much deliberation, the D Dale, Manor Farm,Bourton-on-the-Hill. judges named Messrs RH&M E Suckler Herd Competition: 1 Mrs KAssheton (H Oughton &Sons, of Lower Rye Mitchell),Sezincote Farms,Moreton, 2 DC&R J farm,Moreton, as champions. Fisher, Manor Farm, Hampnett,Northleach, 3 Mrs J Reserve champion was Messrs ASPrest (MWebb),Hill Farm,Upper Slaughter. T J Baldwyn &Son,Lower Clop- Best Farmed Small Farm: 1 T J Baldwyn &Son, 2 ton Farm,Upper Quinton, and M. Righton,New Farm,Dorn,Moreton. second reserve champion was Best Farmed Medium Farm: 1 SLKeswick (G Barrington Park Estate (ADolby), Taylor), 2 Simon Willes, Ladbarrow Farm, of Great Rissington. Aldsworth, 3 CWSmith &Son,Kingham Hill Farm, The judges commented: “All Chipping Norton. five farms were very interesting Best Farmed Large Farm: 1 Barrington Park Estate and well done in different fash- (ADolby),Great Barrington, 2 DC&R.J. Fisher, 3 ions.” Capt. W.L. Hannay (Ros Allen) They declared the winners as GRASS CROPS COMPETITION RESULTS having very good stockmanship Best Permanent Pasture: 1st RH&MEOughton and breeding and a tidy farm. &Sons,Lower Rye Fram,Moreton, 2nd R D Dale, Bank Farm,Aston Magna, 3rd R D Dale, Manor The Oughton’s pedigree Hol- Farm,Bourton-on-the-Hill. stein herd comprises some 300 Best Long Term Grass Crop: 1st RH&M E cows and 200 followers. Lower Oughton &Sons, 2nd R F Dancer, Manor Farm, Rye also has a 210-ewe flock of Cornwell, 3rd R F Dancer. Charollais sheep, the second Best One or Two Year Grass Crop: 1st Messrs R largest flock of this breed in the & J Baldwyn,High Crest,Hidcote Boyce, 2nd R J UK. Tompkins, Parsons Barn,Sibford Gower, 3rd R F There are 124 acres of grass- Dancer. land and a mixture of arable The Williams and Hawkins Challenge Trophy for crops, many being used on farm the Champion Grass Crop: R & J Baldwyn. as whole crop silage.  Keith,Robert and Neil Oughton with dairy cows at their farm in Lower Rye. 34aug07074a.

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WITH over 1,000 equine entries in this No cattle is blow year’s Moreton-in-Marsh Show, it promises to be a spectacular horse and THE no cattle decision came as a particularly pony event. hard blow to the Hereford cattle Society Over 930 entries to the horse and pony which had to cancel the National Show of showing classes have been received and Poll Hereford Cattle. entries are still coming in for the show “We are very disappointed that we shall not jumping. Organisers said that while this be at Moreton this year,” said Hereford year’s entries have not been a record Breed Society secretary, David Protheroe. number, they are still very high. “The weather and then the foot and mouth This year also features a new category outbreak meant that we have missed out on for re-schooled racehorses, coming our two national shows, the one at the under the heading of the David Nichol- beginning of August and now Moreton,” Mr son Memorial Race Horse Champi- Protheroe said onship. This is a class for horses who “It is particularly disappointing to miss out at have been trained as professional race- Moreton. We have staged the National Poll horses but who have now been re- Hereford Show on the Batsford Road show- schooled for other jobs, such as eventing ground for very many years and this year we and pleasure riding. had a huge entry of nearly 150cattle with David Nicholson, the legendary former breeders travelling from as far away as Scot- two-time champion trainer nicknamed land and Kent to compete in the highly pres- ‘The Duke’, and whose more high profile tigious event.” winners were Charter Party in the 1988 Mr Protheroe said it was also disappointing Cheltenham Gold Cup and Barton Bank for the 42 Poll Hereford breeders from Den- in the 1993 King George VI Chase, is to mark who were looking forward to visiting be remembered through this event for Moreton to see one of the best lines-up of his contribution to the industry. Poll Herefords anywhere in the world. Laura Szutowicz, chief horse steward for the show, said: “We wanted to do some- thing in memory of David and also to do something to encourage more local rid- Final preparation ers and horses. For instance, to classify for this event, the horses cannot be from IT takes an army of 500 staff, including outside the boundaries of Warwickshire, judges, stewards and volunteer helpers, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. many months of work to prepare for More- “I’m confident this will grow to be a popular event and so far we have had  A competitor in the Hayman-Joyce Relay Team Competition at last year’s show. ton Show. Sep06008m. Some four acres of tents and marquees about 26 entries.” Judges for this particular class will be have been hired and set up on the show field Warren Marston, a professional jockey at the north of the town – trade exhibitors who has ridden for David Nicholson, and moved on to the site creating a hive of activi- Helen Hilland, the joint master of the ty from Tuesday,August 28. Berkeley Hounds. New event is a fine This year’s show sees a new, combined This year’s show also has a re-vamped Lifestyle area sponsored by estate agents showjumping arena, including the new Butler Sherborn. two fence challenge — an exciting and This comprises the popular home and gar- fast-paced jumping event where the dens section and tempting food stalls full of fences are made higher and higher until tribute to The Duke Cotswold produce. just one horse is left standing. www.eveshamjournal.co.uk THE JOURNAL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 75 P HAY, STRAW, H B PRIDE HORSEBOXES HAYLAGE & SHAVINGS Coach built conversions, repairs/part Little bale wheatstraw now available builds/living/ramps/partitions/service and plating repairs etc. Guaranteed quality,reliable service, Trailer repairs and servicing. Finmere Bucks collections or delivery Orders now being taken for new season 01280 847800 or 07879252335 Hay and straw also wanted Pebworth, Stratford-upon-Avon 01789 720167 07973 562916

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